Bermuda grass is the most common grass that spreads by runners. In the southern United States, Bermuda grass often invades yards and is treated as a weed.

Kandla Grey Indian Sandstone Cobbles Setts 150 PATIO PACK 40-60MM 12.30M2 Patio Paving Stones Slabs from India are perfect for a driveway or pathway.

75+ This hardy perennial likes full sun and well-drained, alkaline soil. It is a bushy plant with woody stems and small leaves. Pollinators love Hyssop flowers, and in mid-summer there are many spikes of violet-blue flowers. Grow Hyssop herb plants in the herb garden where they can be pruned into a nice hedge. After danger of frost has passed, start the Hyssop seeds directly outdoors. Cover the herb seeds lightly with soil and keep moist until germination. The Hyssop plants require little maintenance except for pruning occasionally and removing the spent flower heads. Harvest just before the flowers begin to open. Tie bunches of stems together, hang upside down in a warm, well ventilated room. After drying, remove the leaves and flowers and store in airtight containers. Cut the plants back to 8 inches in the fall. Growing instructions included. **Our Shipping costs cover processing/handling and current postal prices. All orders are processed and shipped within 2-3 business days. Delivery can take 5-7 business days depending on destination and holiday situation. We will contact you if there is any delay. Combined shipping discount...all additional items will ship free.**

There are various ways to kill ants in lawns. Natural organic ways include Neem oil, cinnamon, hot water, and dishwashing detergent.

Boxwood Landscaping Ideas: Enhance Your Front Yard with Evergreen Elegance. Discover 20 classic and creative ideas to incorporate boxwoods into your landscape design. Get inspired and elevate your home's curb appeal. Click here to explore!

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Ticks are a nuisance and can be dangerous as well, since they carry numerous diseases such as Lyme Disease. The bugs are drawn to dark and moist places so there are steps that we can take to control them. These tips show how to get rid of ticks in the yard as well as some natural treatment options.

Making the switch from exotics to natives completely transformed this garden and both the owners and local wildlife are reaping the rewards. See more.

The native blue palo verde (Parkinsonia florida) is a drought- and heat-tolerant tree that works well in waterwise gardens. If you’re wondering how to transfer your palo verde tree from a pot to the landscape, the steps are relatively simple, and even novice gardeners will have success.

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This spring we decided to dethatch the lawn. Thatch is the build-up of dead grass within the lawn. It doesn’t allow air and water to get to the roots and just makes the lawn look ugly. We’ve lived in the house 9 years and have never dethatched before. Our first year, the lawn was in pretty bad shape. We did our best on our own, but then had to get a lawn service to really get it back in shape. Over the years I’ve had plenty of neighbors stop by and say how nice our lawn is. But this past winter was particularly hard on our lawn and we had a lot of thatch and patches of dead grass all over. We rented a Power Rake from our local rental store and with a $5 coupon we got it for $27 (tax included) for 2 hours. It takes just a little longer than mowing your grass, so 2 hours was plenty of time for us. The first thing you have to do is cut the grass at least once. Raise the tines of the Power Rake all the way up, then try it out and drop it down as needed so it is only raking up the thatch, and not all the grass and dirt too. We had ours almost all the way up and it was perfect for our lawn. This thing isn’t self-propelled like the lawn mower, so Jamie did the dethatching. The first pass was amazing and almost embarrassing! Look at all that thatch! Next up is getting rid of all the thatch. You could rake it all up, but talk about getting a blister! So I attached the collector bag to our lawn mower, set it up all the way and used the mower like a vacuum. It worked great, but I could only do one pass before the bag was full and I had to dump it out. Like my use of safety glasses?!? It was windy and thatch in my eyes was not pleasant. After all the thatch was removed the grass looked a bit dull and there were some really bad patches where we had to re-seed the lawn. I re-seeded a few years ago with some good results so I used the same formula this time. You’ll need topsoil (cheap stuff is fine, I picked mine up for $1/bag), MiracleGro garden soil, peat moss, and grass seed (7lb bag was just enough to patch our lawn). I mixed one bag of topsoil, 1/4 of the MircleGro soil, 1/8 of the peat moss and 1/4 of the seed in a wheelbarrow. I had to repeat this 3 times to cover all the patches in our lawn. First break up the soil a bit where you want to re-seed (I used a small hand rake) and then put down the soil/seed mix. After you have all your areas filled in cover them with a thin layer of peat moss. This will help keep the area moist and keep birds from eating the seed. Gently water the areas and keep watering every day until grass is starting to establish. It’s been three weeks and our lawn is looking better than ever. We do still use a lawn service and I made sure to let them know we were dethatching before they treated for the first time. The areas we patched are filling in nicely, although not entirely yet. If you are wondering what we did with all our bags of thatch, I have a co-worker that has a lot of land and she took it home for her compost. I highly recommend finding someone to take it for compost, because it won’t ever decompose in a landfill.

Without dragging it further, here is a list of the best evergreen shrub for the front of the house. Evergreen shrubs is a classic & modern design.

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This step by step woodworking project is about how to build a 20×24 rectangular pavilion – free diy plans. I have designed this large backyard pavilion, so you can…

What is lawn aeration and why is it so vital to lawn care? Learn more on the best time to aerate lawn. Also, learn how to aerate your lawn followed by overseeding.

This DIY patio was so easy to build and transformed our outdoor space. Here's a quick tutorial for how you can re-create this in your own backyard!

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 Hawthorn blossom  Around here the Hawthorn has finally come into blossom - the hedgerows are full of it, with branches tumbling over one another to show off their finery. Together with the Cow Parsley at its feet it makes a fine sight.  Cow parsley  There is something fresh and calming about the white and green together - before the blossom falls and the cow parsley turns dusty in the heat of summer and promptly goes to seed. Doesn't it make you feel as though you want to lay in the long grass to cool off and smell the sweet smells that surround you. It is hard to capture in a photo just how pretty the hedgerows look, taking your breath away with the sheer abundance of the blossom. Layer upon layer of tiny flowers with little pink stamens just waiting to be pollinated by the obliging bees. For those of you interested in the history and folk lore of the Hawthorn there is a site here. Lucy over at Loose and Leafy recently did a post on Blackthorn and Hawthorn - she is far better at taking pictures than I am. This a view of our field where I have my kitchen garden - it is sheltered by a huge hawthorn hedge - not only is it beautiful when full of blossom but it provides a good barrier against the wind, keeps the garden warm and protects the plants from the vagaries of the weather. My two sheep love nibbling the fresh young leaves and use the drooping branches to rub against when they have an itch that they can't scratch. This year is definitely a good year for may blossom.

Nothing beats the handsome good looks of Cool as Ice Blue Fescue Grass (Festuca glauca 'Cool as Ice') for style points. Compact, yet impactful powdery blue blades arch up and out in erect tufts. These showy grasses add a sophisticated accent to your landscape like no other perennial plant. Fine-textured and eye-catching, Cool as Ice Fescue Grass is absolutely packed with personality. Planting and Application: These cool-season, clump-forming grasses won't spread beyond the mature size listed in the Plant Highlights. Each year, you'll trim them back and watch as the powdery blue blades take shape once again into a tight mound. In summer, small flowers rise on slender stalks high above the clump. They'll morph into golden-brown seed heads that dance in the breeze and catch the sunlight. Plant Cool as Ice Blue Fescue in oversized garden planters to create high-end decor on your balcony, terrace or deck. Your guests are almost guaranteed to compliment you on your good taste! In the garden, use them to edge the length of your planting beds. Low-maintenance gardeners will love their durability and reliable performance. Create an easy-care, modern mass planting with their bold, blue hues. For a tight fill, space them six inches apart...or widen that to a foot or more and mulch between plants for a sleek design feature along your patio or pool deck. Don't be shy when it comes to using these fun plants. Pop them in front of the classiest Hybrid Tea Rose or Specialty Topiary and enjoy the interplay of form, color and texture. #ProPlantTips for Care:  Select a planting site that receives at least hour hours of direct sunlight. The tightest growth habit comes in full sun; but they will survive partial shade. Well-drained soil keeps the root systems happy. You'll also want to add a life-long symbiotic support of Nature Hills Root Booster in the planting hole. Grasses are great for beginning gardeners.... During the first season and in extended drought, give them a regular schedule of supplemental water. In early spring, trim the tops back before the green new growth starts to appear. You'll enjoy the dry tufts peeking out from under snow in winter...wait until spring to prune them back.

Follow this handy guide to learn how to set up your garden hose to an indoor or garden tap (spigot or bib in the US), as well as how to attach it to spray nozzles, sprinklers, pressure washers, and coiled hoses.

Caring for brand new sod is important if you want to preserve the greenish look.

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Without dragging it further, here is a list of the best evergreen shrub for the front of the house. Evergreen shrubs is a classic & modern design.

Calculate how much gravel or aggregate you need in cubic yards and tons. Estimate landscape material including rock, sand, and topsoil.

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The showy chaste tree makes an attractive specimen as the centerpiece of your landscape bed or in a large container on the deck. Much more of them are being seen since the Florida Department of Tr…